Breckenridge Christmas Ale

‘Tis the season for long, overstuffed meals with family, last-minute holiday shopping, cozy evenings around the fire and … a holiday-centric beer? Of course — the season is made for all of the above, and then some.

Take the Breckenridge Christmas Ale, for starters. At 7.1 percent ABV, this is truly a hearty and fun “winter warmer,” the type of beer that’s going to complement rich stews, turkey or chili — or serve as an after-dinner dessert brew — in equal measure. As Breckenridge Brewing so aptly says, it “soothes the soul and warms the spirit,” with caramel and chocolate flavors shining through. That sounds, to us, like the perfect beer to sip around the fire with family and friends — if they end up trying it though, they’ll surely want one of their own.

The use of Chinook and Mt. Hood hops shakes things up a bit. And most importantly, the brewery even recommends using it to make “Christmas Ale Pork Chops” — see? It’ll even take care of your holiday cooking for you. – Learn More

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